BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Ducati Multistrada V2 S

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

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Ducati Multistrada V2 S

Adventure

The rally version of the BMW 1200 GS - not just pretty to look at.

Wild Bavarian woman in a smart rally dirndl The BMW R 1200 GS was a particularly eagerly awaited test object for us. And not only because the GS gave hope for numerous interested parties for our test report due to its popularity. No, above all, we were all really keen on... weiter

BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

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How good is the successor of the Multistrada 950 from Bologna?

The new Ducati Multistrada V2 S is the successor to the successful Mulitstrada 950. Especially in the electronics area there were some useful updates, fortunately the Duc has lost none of its V2 charm - on the contrary!... weiter

Ducati Multistrada V2 S im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP 15.300 €

RRP 18.290 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

has neat Wums
extensive electronic helpers
significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS

Pros:

Agile, front-wheel oriented seating position
Very good technical equipment
Cornering ABS and cornering light
Engine full of character
Very good wind protection & easily adjustable windscreen
Electronic suspension series (V2S)

Cons:

Price mainly with full equipment

Cons:

Strange exhaust design
Plastic motor protection plate
Operation takes some time to get used to

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.594 mm
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 222 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km

Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 113 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 94 NM bei 6.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 339 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)

Front suspension:
USD fork 48 mm, electronically adjustable (travel 170 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!

Conclusion - what sticks

The Multistrada V2 (S) is a Ducati after old grist and grain: tubular frame, a bit V2 with desmodromics at the bottom and a bike with rough edges. We are sure that there are many Ducatisti out there who will prefer the V2 to a Multi V4 for exactly these reasons - even if the V4 may objectively be the better bike. But who cares about an objective view of a motorcycle??? In any case, we had a lot of fun with the V2 and are happy that Ducati continues to offer a Multistrada of this type.

We received the test bike from Ducati Hamburg for this test. At Ducati HH there are plenty of finest demonstrators - including the new Desert X. If you can hardly sit quietly now: Let's go to the Papenreye! And barn greetings to Lisa, Steffi and Sascha...